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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 451.44 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 451.44 and 235.44 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 451.44 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/451.44 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 451.44 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 106,287.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,287.03/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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